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Moles (animal)
On the list of burrowing rodents is the mole, whose original name in Germany and Scandinavia means 'dirt tosser'. The mole uses its toxic saliva to paralyze earthworms, of which thousands then can be stored in underground larders for fresh eating. Contributors typically want to know about the mole's environmental role in opening air passageways underground, geographic ranges, most effective controls by gardeners, and predator/prey roles within soil food webs and surface food chains.
642 Questions
Do star nosed moles make weird noises?
Moles don't really make sound but they might make kinda a little sound.
Is a star-nosed mole a mammal?
Yes, a star-nosed mole is a mammal. It belongs to the family Talpidae and is known for its distinctive star-shaped nose, which is highly sensitive and helps it navigate and find food in its underground habitat. Like other mammals, it possesses fur, is warm-blooded, and gives live birth.
Why do you think moles have there ears under there fur?
moles have ears because they need to be able to hear to detect their prey (insects). Although their main sense is smell and is mostutilized considering moles most commonly live in the boroughs they dig, below ground in the dark.
How do you clear moles in garden?
There are a couple of options. The most effective is by actually trapping them. Usually, moles come into the lawn or garden because they have found a plentiful food source. They primarly eat earthworms, or grubs. By eliminating the moles food source they should just go away. There is nothing you can use to kill earthworms, but if you look in the soil and see grub worms there are plently of products out there to eliminate them.
How does the star nosed mole protect itself?
Its nose it is very sensitive and acts as a pair of hands to feel around and can dectect prey!
Where are naked mole rats from?
How far can a mole tunnel in one night?
it depends on what kind of soil you put a mole in
if it is loose soil then you will find pretty small holes
if it is hard soil then you will find some pretty large, deep holes in the ground
How do animal moles protect themselves?
By digging underground for protection and using their sharp claws as defense, if necessary.
Would a mole of hamsters fill the earth?
Of course, human. Your kind cannot escape our furry wrath.
~The Collective Hamsters of Earth
Where can you find a star nosed mole?
The star-nosed mole is found in the northeastern part of the United States and parts of eastern Canada as well. It got its name because it has 22 large and pink tentacles which protrude from its snout.
Yes moles do have eyes but the never use them because they are always in the deep dark underground where they couldn't see a thing anyway so they use there oklou (which is the thing on the end of their nose) to sense where there going.
How does a mole adapt in dark underground tunnels?
A mole have very poor eye-sight, and spends its entire life underground. Even if temporarily on the surface at night a mole would be easy prey for a hunting owl.
Moles live up to 6 years in captivity and 3-4 years in the wild. They only live for this long because of preditors and lack of food.
